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Germany is a fun place to visit because of its fair share of holidays and festivals. In this article, teacher KeriAnne N. J. will tell you about 10 festivals in Germany that'll make you want to pack your bags and travel there soon...
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Life is a festival only to the wise. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote.
Germany certainly seems to understand how to throw a fantastic festival! Over 10,000 festivals are hosted in Germany in a single year alone. It's one of the greatest places to exp …
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10 Incredible German Festivals You Can't Miss

Germany is a fun place to visit because of its fair share of holidays and festivals. In this article, teacher KeriAnne N. J. will tell you about 10 festivals in Germany that'll make you want to pack your bags and travel there soon...
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Life is a festival only to the wise. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote.
Germany certainly seems to understand how to throw a fantastic festival! Over 10,000 festivals are hosted in Germany in a single year alone. It's one of the greatest places to exp

Learn to Count: Japanese Numbers 1 - 10 [Infographic]

When you're taking Japanese lessons, you will learn some basic Japanese vocabulary that will help you communicate. Learning the numbers is important to be able to read and write in Japanese. Here, language teacher Carol Beth L. gives you a basic intro to the Japanese numbers 1 - 10...
Learning to count in a foreign language is vital. How much does something cost? What time is it? How many apples do you want from the supermarket? All these situations require numbers. In Japanese, the way you p

How to Survive Your First Italian Conversation

Are you nervous about speaking Italian for the first time? Below, Italian teacher Nadia B. shares some tips on how to survive your first Italian conversation...
You've memorized a long list of Italian vocabulary words, and you've practiced repeating them out loud with your Italian teacher. But, are you confident enough in your skills to have an Italian conversation with someone other than your Italian instructor?
The following tips and tricks will teach you how to navigate through your

[Infographic] American vs. French Culture: 8 Things Every Traveler Should Know

Are you planning a trip to the U.S. or France? Though only a plane ride away, these countries are extremely different. From dining to fashion, it's important that you learn the cultural differences before you go abroad.
After all, you don't want to offend anyone on your trip by making a silly mistake, such as not greeting someone properly or forgetting your manners.
Check out the infographic below highlighting the difference between French culture and American culture.
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The Korean Future Tense Part 2: Definite Future

As you learn Korean, you will come across different ways to describe future events. To make things easier, we've divided the future tense in Korean into a few different parts. Here, Minneapolis, MN Korean teacher Bryce J. explains how to describe future events in Korean...
Now that you've learned how to describe the probable future, or events that may occur, let's move on to another aspect of Korean grammar, the definite future.
The definite future tense, or polite present tense, is us